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Secrets in the Face 



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Physiognomy Illustrated 



GIVING THE CHARACTERISTICS 
OF THE 



FOUR TEMPERAMENTS; 



Also Significations of the Hair, Eyes, Eyebrows, 
Nose, Mouth, Ears and Face; The Planetary 
Signs in the Forehead and Planetary Signs 
for Harmonious Marriages, as Practiced by 
Ancient Egyptians and Babylonians, 



By Francis Thomas 



Author of "Secrets in the Hand, or Palmistry Simplified. 



All orders for "Secrets in the Hand, or Palmistry 
Simplified," or " Secrets in the Face, or Physiog- 
nomy Illustrated," should be addressed to the 
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1902. 






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BY FRANCIS THOMAS, 

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INDEX. 



PAGE 

Analogy 12 

Analysis 10 

Application 12 

Admiration 22 

Aquisitiveness 8 

Attack 8 

Adaptability n 

Ardent Love 15 

Comparison 12 

Conjugality 13 

Concentration 12 

Combination 10 

Confidence 21 

Defend Others. To 7 

Desire to be Loved .... 14 

Desire to Love 14 

Discernment 10 

Dancing 18 

Exemplification 11 

Enthusiasm 21 

Faithful Love 15 

Fraternal Love .23 

Firmness 17 

Gratitude 21 

Habitation 22 

Independence 17 

Illustration 10 

Imitation 11 

Inquisitiveness 9 

Indications of the Eye ... 19 



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Jealousy 22 

Love of Travel 19 

Memory 20 

Machine Adaptability ... 20 

Medicine Practice 18 

Ostentation 23 

Protection 17 

Perseverance 16 

Responsibility 18 

Reasoning 12 

Resolution 16 

Saving 8 

Secretiveness 9 

Suspicion 9 

Self- Will 16 

Self-Defence 7 

The Temperaments . . . 23-25 

Violent Love 14 

Watchfulness 18 

Will Power 16 

Metoposcopy, or Divina- 
" tion of. the Lines in the 

Forehead 25-43 

Significations of the Hair, 
Beard, Eyes, Eyebrows, 
Nose, Mouth, Chin, Neck, 

Face 44-57 

Prophetic Power 57-58 

Planetory Signs for Har 
monious Marriages . . 59-67 



PREFACE. 

In placing this book before the public, I 
desire to express the pleasure and profit I 
have derived from reading many similar 
works that have been published. Years ago 
I began the study of Physiognomy simply 
for pleasure. Therefore I became interested 
in eliciting the character of men and women 
by studying their faces. There are many 
people who declare that they do not believe 
in Physiognomy, Phrenology, or Palmistry, 
and yet, if their opinion of a stranger is 
asked, they are perfectly willing at once to 
give their impressions of his or her character 
based upon facial signs and personal deport- 
ment. Much can be learned of a person's 
nature from his actions and manners. The 
mode of carrying the head and body, and 
the expression of the face show much of his 
character. The play of the lineaments of a 
person's face is a study, and a very interest- 
ing one. Some people acquire such knowl- 
edge of character more readily than others, 
particularly those interested in human 
nature, those who do not have any interest 
in this study are generally unbelievers in 
the occult sciences. 



A skillful judge of human nature usually 
has a retentive memory of faces and has 
acute observation — noticing little things as 
indicative of character. 

By reading the contents of this book you 
will add to your knowledge of mankind and 
make your life both pleasurable and profit- 
able, clear and distinct. In acquiring a 
knowledge of man and women in order to 
advance personal importance and enter- 
prise, this special study is commended to 
all persons, of whatever station in life. 
Yours truly, 

Francis Thomas. 



Secrets in the Face, 



The knowledge of the signs of character 
in the face is generally understood as Physi- 
ognomy. J. W. Redfield, M. D., in the 
19th Century, says there are three faculties 
of combativeness : self defence, relative de- 
fence, and attack. The endowment of self\[ 
defence is indicated in the ridge of the nose 
just above the end. One who has a large 
sign will stand his ground when assaulted ; 
he is opposed to being crowded or leaned 
against. See Fig. 1. 

The skill to defend others is indicated in 
the ridge of the nose at the middle point, 
just above the sign of self defence, such as 
is shown in Fig. 2, Such persons like to 
espouse the cause of others, and to be their 
champion when attacked. Such a man will 
defend his country, his fireside, and let the 
blow fall on himself rather than on his wife 
or children, or on his friends. He is easily 
irritated by anything like encroachment 
upon the rights of others, especially inter- 
ested in taking the part of children and 
weaker persons. It is a very patriotic 
indication. 




Fig. 1 




Fig. 2. 



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The gift of attack is shown in the upper 

part of the ridge of the nose, just above the 

sign of skill to defend others, as seen in 

\ Fig. 3. This is a pugnacious individual, 

J\ one who is in the habit of picking quarrels. 

?}^4 When this sign is large, the man does not 

allow others to remain quiet in their persons 

or opinions. If he is a vulgar or gross man, 

he attacks the person of his opponent. If 

he be a refined, intellectual person, he 

attacks their opinion. This sign is largely 

developed in quarrelsome persons. 

Acquisitiveness is another gift belonging to 
the force of character, inasmuch as it is 
one of the strongest passions, exerting a 
predominating influence on mankind and 
carrying them through the greatest difficul- 
ties. This gift is indicated by the breadth 
of the nose just above the wing of the nostril 
in the bony part. This sign if large gives 
a broad arch as we sometimes see in the face 
F i g . 4. of the Negro, and in the face of the Jew. 

Fig. 4 represents a thief, one who exercises 
acquisitiveness unlawfully. Persons who 
acquire in a lawful manner have also the 
sign of this faculty large. 

The faculty of saving is the disposition in 
man to keep what he gets, whereas the gift 
of acquisitiveness is the disposition to get 
what he can. The sign of the former is 




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thickness of the nose forward of acquisitive- 
ness, also the fullness under the chin, 
making when large what is called the double 
chin. See Fig. 5. 

It is said that in the nose are seen both 
sagacity and force of character. The im- 
pression of sagacity is obtained mostly from 
the end of the nose, and the reason is that 
inquisitiveness, secretiveness, and suspicion are 
indicated there, beside certain intellectual 
faculties. The gift of inquisitiveness is indi- 
cated in the horizontal length of the nose 
and in the tip forward, and being in many 
cases turned slightly upward, as is seen in 
Fig. 6. A person with this faculty large 
asks a great many questions to draw out the 
secrets of others. A good criminal lawyer 
or detective should have this sign large. 

The faculty of secretiveness is the opposite 
of inquisitiveness, it is indicated in the 
breadth or expansion of the nose as shown in 
Fig. 7. A person having this faculty large 
indicates a strong power of concealment, a 
close connection with being cunning. 

The sign of suspicion is indicated in the 
length of the nose from the root downward, 
at a right angle with the sign of inquisi- 
tiveness as we see- in Fig. 8. When a 
person touches his nose in this manner, he 
points out the sign of suspicion without 




Fig. 5. 




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Fig. 8. 



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being aware that he is a Physiognomist. 
Such a nose indicates a person of quick 
apprehension, one inclined to suspect the 
motives and intentions of others. 

The talent of discernment is indicated in 
the length of the fore-part of the septum of 
the nose as in Fig. 9. A large sign of this 
talent shows the ability to invent and dis- 
Fig. 9. cover, and a partiality for things new. 

The person who has it thinks for himself 
more than one who has it not. 

The aptitude for analaysis is that which 
separates, and is indicated in the length of 
the most posterior part of the septum of the 
nose, and causing a prominence of the top 
of the lip, as is shown in Fig. 10. Chemists 
should have this large. 

The talent of combination is indicated in 
the length of the middle of the septum of 
the nose, as is shown in Fig. 11. The sign 
of this talent is seen to be between the signs 
of discovery and analysis, and this indicates 
the natural relation of combination to the 
other two faculties. A person with this 
sign large is capable of generalizing. 

Illustration is indicated by the breadth of 
? the back part of the septum of the nose, as 
is seen in Fig. 12. A person with this gift 
Fig. 12. large, makes great use of metaphors by way 




Fig. 11. 




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of illustrating and enforcing his ideas, and, 
other things being equal, is a beautiful 
writer. 

Exemplification is indicated by length 
downward of the wing of the nostril as in 
Fig= 13, and next to the sign of discovery, 
this talent gives ability to teach, to find 
illustrations to exemplify. It should be 
large in teachers, missionaries, preachers. 

The sign of the aptitude for imitation, as 
shown in Fig. 14, is the descent of the wing 
of the nostril next to the face. One who 
has this sign large learns well, makes the 
opinions and practices of others natural to 
himself and is less original than one who 
has less imitation. 




Fig. 13. 




Fig. 14. 



The gift of adaptability is indicated in two 
lateral prominences at the end of the nose, 
as in Fig. 15. This sign when large makes XjP^ A 
the nose appear as if it were divided at the 
end into lateral halves and indicates a per- 
son who has a strong perception of the 
fitness and appropriateness of things, of the 
correspondence of one thing with another. 
A person who has a quick sense of propriety 
in manner, dress, etc. Such a person will 
dress becomingly, simply, and decently, 
avoiding showy dress. 




Fig. 15. 



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Fig. 17. 




Fig. 18. 



The talent of comparison is indicated by 
the widening of the anterior part of the 
wing of the nose, where it joins with the 
fore-part of the septum of the nostril, as 
seen in Fig. 16. One who has this sign 
jo large, possesses great power of comparing 
|5 things, or of estimating their relative forms 
and qualities. He is a good judge of fab- 
rics, of their fineness and texture. 

The gift of anology (Fig. 17) is indicated 
by the curving of the wing of the nostril 
upon the septum of the nose, causing the 
posterior part of the opening to be some- 
what shortened. This characteristic when 
large, indicates talent for reading character 
in the face, and by other external signs; 
such a person can read character intuitively, 
particularly if this sign be connected with 
large suspicion, discovery and analysis. 

Concentration is indicated when the lip 
comes down to a point as in Fig. 18. In 
some persons we see the descent of the 
lip about middle way between the sign of 
concentration, and the angle of the mouth, 
as shown in Fig. 18. 

This indicates the aptitude of application 
also. 

The height of the upper curve of the wing 
of the nostril indicates this talent of reason- 
ing, as shown in Fig. 18. He who has this 
talent has a great desire to discover truth. 



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In a nose like this we see force of char- 
acter, sagacity, and nearly all a nose is 
capable of in the expression of superior 
intelligence, notwithstanding the receding 
forehead with such a nose. 

A largely developed forehead, as in Fig. 
19, shows to very poor advantage in an 
intellectual point of view. The distinguish- 
ing feature of such a face is the nose. 

No one doubts that the chin is a very 
expressive feature of the face. The ques- 
tion is, what does it express? 

The first general observation which we 
make respecting the chin is, that its hori- 
zontal projection is the index of love, that 
it represents domestic and social affections. 




Fig. 19. 



The anterior projection of the centre of 
the chin under the first incisor tooth, as is 
shown in Fig. 20, indicates conjugality. It 
gives a preference for a conjugal partner of 
like temperament with one's own, with 
black eyes, hair and dark complexion, if 
that be one's own color and complexion ; and 
every other quality and temperament, like 
one's ideal beau, in the estimation of a per- 
son who has a large sign of conjugality is 
one of the temperament like his or her own. 
This explains what we mean by the word 
congeniality. 




Fig. 




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Fig. 21. 





Fig. 23. 



The anterior projection of the chin next 
to the sign of congeniality indicates the 
faculty of desire to be loved, this is generally 
largest in men ; and when large, gives a 
prominence of each side of the center of the 
chin as shown in Fig. 21. It gives a deli- 
cate appearance to the chin and to the other 
features. 

Desire to love forms the narrow square 
chin, as is shown in Fig. 22, and is generally 
largest in women. The womanly expression 
depends very greatly on this faculty of love 
of which this is a sign. One who has this 
sign large wishes to gratify the desire to be 
loved by the opposite sex. If the subject 
be a woman she is disposed to marry some 
humble person in preference to her equal in 
birth and fortune ; the faculty is therefore 
a charitable one. 

The breadth of the forepart of the chin 
just back of the desire to love and under the 
canine tooth, as in Fig. 23, indicates the 
faculty of violent love\ it gives the broad 
square chin which belongs to the manly face 
as it is accompanied with morbid feeling, 
jealousy, distrust, flattery, and cunning. It 
is said that lunatics that are insane from 
falling in love, have this faculty large. 

The breadth of the lower jaw under the 
first two or small molar teeth, and next to 



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the sign of violent love, as in Fig. 24, indi- 
cates the faculty of ardent love. This, with 
violent love, gives a roundness to the con- 
tour of the jaws, and an intense expression ; 
it is generally larger in woman than in man. 
This faculty manifests itself chiefly in em- 
bracing and kissing; and is indicated not 
only in the breadth of this part of the chin, 
but by the breadth and fullness of the red 
part of the lips. 

The breadth of the lower jaw under the 
wisdom tooth, as is shown in Fig. 25, 
indicates faithful love. This endowment 
prompts the subject to the giving of pledges 
and love tokens, and faithful remembrance 
and marriage vows ; and the desire to beget 
children in wedlock. A person who has 
this sign large will not be drawn away from 
his or her other married partner by another 
more congenial, the desire to be loved being 
the chief incentive to love making and 
faithfulness. 





The particular faculties of love which are 
generally strongest in man causes a growth 
of hair on the chin. 

Here as we have seen desire to be loved, 
violent love, faithful love exists, and, as a 
beard on a female chin is quite unusual, its 
existence there indicates an unusual degree 
of one or more of these endowments. Con- 




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Fig. 27. 




Fig. 28. 




Fig. 29. 



geniality and desire alone is shown in 
throwing the chin forward, as is shown in 
Fig. 26. 

A desire to be loved and violent love is indi- 
cated in throwing the head sideways, as is 
shown in Fig. 27. 

Will power is indicated by the length of 
the chin downward under the canine tooth, 
shown in Fig. 28. A large sign of this 
a| faculty bespeaks a person of great solidity 
> \ and weight of character, one who clings to 
any position that he may take. A child 
with this faculty large endures blows heavily 
laid on, and if the same faculty were in a 
good cause, it would be considered heroic. 
Such a child is apt to use the words : "I 
will do as I please." 



Perseverence is indicated by the length of 
the lower jaw downward under the second 
molar tooth at about the middle of the jaw, 
as is shown in Fig. 29. With this sign 
large, a person is very persevering in what- 
ever he undertakes, is not apt to take rest 
until his labor is complete. This sign is 
largest in great students, naturalists, astron- 
omers, mathematicians. 

Resolution is indicated by the length of the 
lower jaw downward under the incisor tooth 



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as is shown in Fig. 30. 
person is very energetic. 



When large the 





When this endowment of resolution is 
small, as is shown in Fig. 31, the person has 
neither efficiency nor energy. 

Firmness is indicated by the base of the 
lower jaw and straightness of the neck, as 
is shown in Fig. 32. 

The length of the windpipe with the 
larynx shows convexity of the forepart of 
the neck, as is seen in Fig. 33. This indi- 
cates the faculty of independence. With this 
sign large an indication is given of love of 
liberty and freedom. With this sign small, 
the person has but little freedom of thought 
and feeling. He pins his faith on others. 
One with this sign large remains firm and 
unshaken when there is an attempt to bend 
him from his purpose. 



Character in the cheek bones. The 
prominence of the corners of the cheek 
bones under the outer angle of the eye, as 
is shown in Fig. 34, indicates the sign of 
protection. 

One who has this sign large likes to have 
good fences around his premises, is fond of (**.>£ 
stone walls, and if a public man will pay y^ ^ Y^i <^ 
attention to national defences. \m \ ^ / *1L 




Fig. 32. 







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Fig. 37. 



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The elevation of the arch of the cheek 
bones, as is shown in Fig. 35, indicates the 
desire or gift to practice medicine. If a man 
has this gift he will, other things being 
equal, be not only inclined to study and 
practice medicine, but will have a certain 
instinct for it. A person with this talent in a 
superior degree, will attain eminence in the 
medical profession or become a good nurse. 
If persons are deficient in this faculty they 
1 are apt to consult a doctor for every ache. 

Love of dancing is indicated by the breadth 
and fullness of the cheek bone at the outer 
angle of the eye, as is shown in Fig. 36. 
A person who has it large loves the motion 
of the sea when it is disturbed by wind, or 
of a swing or cradle, has a graceful motion 
in their gait, is very fond of dancing. 

Watchfulness is very large in the Indian, 
who has great power of vigilance ; it is very 
large in the distinguished generals and 
should be large in physicians, nurses and 
watchmen. One who has it large needs less 
sleep to restore nature than one who has it 
small. It is indicated in the prominence of 
the cheek bone under the eye, as is shown 



J Q in Fig. 37 



The love of responsibility is indicated by 
the projection of the lower jaw in its length 
downward from the ear, as is shown in 
Fig. 38. This sign is just back of the sign 



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of resolution. One who has it large likes to 
put himself in responsible positions, to have 
others dependent upon him ; he presumes 
in thinking his will is sufficient for the will 
of others, he pretends to power that does not 
belong to him. 

The length and prominence of the under 
lip, as shown in Fig. 38 also indicates the 
desire or love of travel. 



Small and Large Eyes. 

Indications of the eye would in itself occupy 
a volume, but in brief outlines we must con- 
tent ourselves with speaking of it in general 
terms. The size of the eye indicates activity 
and an attribute of the mind. A small eye 
gives a very different expression than a 
large one, and indicates a different quality 
of character. Large eyed persons have 
very lively emotions, think and speak fast, 
while of persons with small eyes the reverse 
is true. J. W. Redfield in his book pub- 
lished in 1849, says the sheep, goats and 
chamois have large eyes and very great 
activity; the rabbit, squirrel, cat, mouse 
and gazelle show a superior degree of activ- 
ity, while the hog, rhinoceros and elephant 
are instances of small eyes and very little 
activity. 

See Fig. 39, small eyes. 

See Fig. 40, large eyes. 




Fig. 40. 



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Fig. 41. 




Fig. 42. 




Fig. 43. 



Under the center of the eye the promi- 
nence of the cheek bone, as represented in 
Fig. 41, indicates adaptability for machinery. 
One who has this talent and its sign large, 
understands the principles of motion and 
their application to machinery. He has a 
talent for invention, or a ready application 
of machinery and complicated apparatus of 
wheels within wheels. 

In the prominence of the cheek bone 
under the inner angle of the eye, as is 
shown in Fig. 42, is indicated the gift of 
construction. Carpenters, cabinet makers 
and other mechanics should have this faculty 
large to meet with success in their respective 
trades ; it is very large in the beaver. 

The breadth of the nose and between the 
eyes, as is shown in Fig. 43, is a sign that 
is generally large in connection with the 
talent for machinery, for the reason that the 
two faculties are generally exercised to- 
gether. A person with this talent large 
comprehends the various kinds of webs and 
net work, and the action of the power, which 
produces these effects. It is large in 
Indians who are makers of baskets, and 
many other woven articles with many colors 
and threads of various tints. 

Memory, or love of knowledge, is indica- 
ted in the forehead, extending from the 
root of the nose obliquely upward over the 



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ridge of the eyebrow, as is shown in Fig. 
44. In all persons who are remarkable for 
verbal memory or for recollection of facts, 
the lower part of this sign above the root of 
the nose is very large, and in those persons 
who are extraordinarily well informed and 
who possess a great knowledge of public 
and private affairs. When the upper part 
of this gift is large, it shows a great desire 
to travel and to gain knowledge. 

The sign of gratitude is indicated in the 
upturning of the hair of the right eyebrow 
at the inner extremity, and the faculty of 
respect is indicated by the upturning of the 
hair of the inner extremity of the left eye- 
brow. The muscular fibres passing from the 
top of the forehead to the middle of the eye- 
brow causing an elevation of the brow as in 
Fig. 45, and horizontal wrinkles on each side, 
indicate the faculties of enthusiasm and hope ; 
the first being indicated on the left side, 
and the latter on the right. Enthusiasm is 
zeal for truth or for something supposed to 
be true ; and hope is the desire and expec- 
tation of real or imaginary good. 

The endowment of confidence is indicated 
by the thickness of the nose, as is shown in 
Fig. 46, just forward of the sign of conceal- 
ment in Fig. 7. Simplicity is also shown in 
this Fig. 46, displaying confidence by the 




Fig. 44. 




Fig. 45. 




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Fig. 47. 




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Fig. 48. 





Fig. 50. 



gentle curving of the corners of the mouth, 
as if they were drawn upward and forward 
toward the nose as they really are. It is 
seen in simple-hearted children ; it is also 
seen in many men of a distinguished sim- 
plicity of character. 

The sign of admiration is indicated by the 
muscle which elevates the cheek, causing a 
fullness of the flesh under the center of the 
eye, as is shown in Fig. 47. This faculty 
large, denotes a love to be admired, or to be 
thought beautiful, or to be praised for ele- 
gance of dress. 

Jealousy is indicated by an oblique fullness 
below the under lip, as is shown in Fig. 48. 
One who has this very large does not look 
with favor on beauty particularly in a 
human being, and cannot endure to have 
others admire it, he is a person one need not 
think of flattering. 

Self-esteem is indicated by a muscle which 
acts upon the upper lip causing general full- 
ness and stiffness in the middle of the lip, 
as seen in Fig. 49. 

The love of habitation is indicated by the 
concavity of the upper lip just below the 
septum of the nose, as is seen in Fig. 50. 
The depth of the concavity indicates the 
instinct to find or to construct a place of 



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shelter, a cottage, an excavation in a rock, 
or a cave. It is large in builders, and in 
those who are particular in making plans for 
dwellings ; the breadth of the cavity in the 
upper lip indicates the love of relaxation. 

The faculty of ostentation is indicated in 
the lower lip, by two small perpendicular 
ridges near the center of the lip, as shown in 
Fig. 50. This is that peculiar kind of pride 
which one feels on account of blood and 
ancestry. The carriage of the head has the 
appearance of exhibiting this faculty. 

Fraternal love and love of improvement is 
indicated not only by the space on the face 
near the second pair of incisor teeth, but 
also by elevation of the brow with one hori- 
zontal wrinkle over the middle of the eye- 
brow, the first in the place of hope on the 
right side, and the latter in the place of 
enthusiasm on the left; when hope and 
enthusiasm are large in connection with 
strong fraternal love and love of improve- 
ment, the brow is not only greatly elevated, 
but wrinkled horizontally, and being acted 
upon by the two faculties instead of one. 
See Fig. 51. 

The four temperaments as laid down by a 
writer of the sixteenth century : 

Choleric Temperament. 

When the skin is naturally hot and dry 
and the head has plenty of hair which is 




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inclined to grow low down on the forehead, 
are some indications of a choleric tempera- 
ment, also it denotes a person hasty in all 
his or her actions. 

Sanguine Temperament. 

It causes the body to grow fat with a 
beautiful face. The person does not change 
in misfortune. When the skin is hot and 
moist, with long finger nails, indicates a 
sanguine temperament. 

Phlegmatic Temperament. 

When a person is inclined to laziness, 
with large hands and inclined to be fleshy, 
with moisture of the skin, this tempera- 
ment shows the body to be soft, and of little 
strength. These persons are cowardly, and 
do not sleep soundly, but are lightly 
awakened through fear. 

Melancholic Temperament. 

Indicates a body of slow growth, but a 
mind of great activity. These men are 
great thinkers, yet are without fidelity and 
do not speak the truth unless it be found 
policy to do so. 

If the skin shows a dryness and coldness 
there is apt to accompany it a bluntness of 
speech. Such persons may possess large 
lobes of the ears. 

Characteristics of the four temperaments : 



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Sanguine. 

Anticipating the best, cheerful, confident, 
full of hope. Expecting success in all 
undertakings. 

Choleric. 

Abounding with mental excitement, irri- 
tated, irascible, inclined to anger. 

Phlegmatic. 

Dullness, coldness, indifference, not easily 
excited into a passion, or passions, cold, 
dull, sluggish, heavy. 

Melancholy. 

A gloomy state of mind, depression of 
spirits, sad, dispirited, low spirited, unhappy. 



A CHAPTER ON METOPOSCOPY 

OR 

Divination of the Lines on the Fore- 
head. Largely Illustrated. 

Also, the Characteristics of the Four Tem- 
peraments, and the Signification of the 
Hair, Eyes, Eyebrows, Nose, Mouth, Chin, 
Neck, Ears and Face; also, Planetary 
Signs in the Face. 

The subject here dealt with was exhaus- 
tively studied by Richard Sanders in 1671, 
when he published a book dealing with the 
lines in the forehead, hair, eyes, nose, eye- 
brows, mouth, chin, neck, ears and face. 



26 Secrets in the Face 

This book is still very valuable for refer- 
ence, the writer being an astrologer as well 
as Physiognomist. From the valuation 
placed upon this book at the present time, 
we judge the writer to have been a remark- 
able man in writing of these subjects at that 
time. However, in re-writing these pages, 
the language has been somewhat changed 
to render it more intelligible and inter- 
esting. 

Saturn. 
Mars. 

Moon. 




Mercury 



Fig. 52. 

Signs of the planets are placed upon the 
forehead as hereafter mentioned, but, in all 
foreheads, there does not appear all the 
lines. We shall draw out more particular 
significations from those from the Sun and 
Moon, as they generally appear on nearly 
all foreheads above the eyebrows. That of 



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the Sun over the right eye, and that of the 
Moon over the left eye. It is easier to 
judge of those who have all the lines, than 
of those having some of them. 

The first line, which is Saturn, appears 
near the hair, that which is under it is 
Jupiter. The third belongs to Mars. The 
Sun and the Moon, over the eyes, Mercury, 
near the gristle of the nose, Venus, above 
it, between the eyes. There we have the 
number of planets observed, and placed 
according to celestial rule. Saturn highest, 
Jupiter next, then Mars, the Sun under 
Mars, Venus near the root of the nose, 
Mercury under her, the Moon near the left 
eyebrow, and the Sun over the right eye- 
brow. See Fig. 52. 

In these lines we must observe the 
characters which are given as marks of 
the planets, and are infallible signs of the 
temperaments. These marks are crosses, 
circles, lines, warts and such characters, 
which are generally formed in the forehead, 
and it should be noted upon which planet 
they are, for, without doubt, the man shall 
derive somewhat from that planet where 
the character will be formed, rather than 
from any other, or, in other words, the 
person partakes of the nature of the planet, 
which is most prominent, in regard to char- 
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28 Secrets in the Face 

general, or each in particular, show some to 
be fortunate, others unfortunate. The for- 
tunate ones are those that are straight or 
bend a little toward the nose equally con- 
tinued, arid are not dissected nor distracted, 
nor barred nor broken. 

The unfortunate lines are those not well 
placed, and are the lines that are winding, 
approaching a semicircle, globe, crooked. 

Straight lines denote a good and honest 
soul without any malice. 

Oblique and destorted lines denote crafts, 
cheating, mischief and deceit. 

If the line of the Sun be oblique, it 
denote malice. 

If the veins or lines turn toward the left 
side and are clear, and if the lines of Mer- 
cury turn toward the left side, it denotes 
evil. 

Many lines signify nothing except a 
multitude of changeable affairs. 

The fewness and simplicity of the lines 
denote a certain simplicity in affairs. 

When the lines increase or decrease in 
width and depth, they represent a similar 
great change in affairs, according as the 
character of the planets shall denote. 

Jupiter's line in man shows some great 
and happy gain with honest and good 
report. 



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If the lines be great and not winding, 
long, especially that of Saturn, and Jupiter, 
as also those of Saturn and Mars, and very 
apparent, they denote exorbitant and mis- 
chievous actions. 

If the line of Jupiter be longer than that 
of Saturn, it denotes riches, pride and 
religion, and all other good things that are 
obtained by Jupiter. 

If the line of Mars exceeds the others 
such persons are warriors and have ambition 
for war. Especially if there be a cross 
upon the line, and not a semicircle, it 
speaks of a very chloric nature, and a 
fortunate indication in war. 

A line broken or discontinued, especially 
that of Saturn or Mars, denotes misfortune 
in war. 

If two or three lines be in the place of 
Mercury, and if they be apparent and 
straight, simple and equal, they denote the 
person eloquent and wise, and very honest. 

If there be more than three lines and 
these be straight and bending at the extrem- 
ities, they signify deceit and inconsistancy. 

If the lines be such in the forehead of a 
woman, she is talkative, abusive, given to 
unlawful acts, a scold. 

The line of the Sun or Apollo, being per- 
fect and long, and not intercepted or cut 
signifies honors and riches. 



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The Moon line being clear, distinct and 
perfect above the left eye, signifies much 
travel into strange lands. 

The Planet that is Lord of Nativity. He 
that is choleric having Saturn as his ruler, 
is pale, having his eyes deep in the head, 
looking downward, slow moving, small 
eyes, and if of the phlegmatic tempera- 
ment is naturally fat, with dull eyes and 
slow in all his actions, and carries himself 
in a courtly manner. 

When Saturn rules in the Nativity of a 
melancholic person, this causes the man to 
have a wry face, ill favored, slovenly, 
clownish ; he is thoughtful, deserving of 
great things, but mischievous, and will not 
believe anything of the Divinity, but is a 
mocker of religion. 

When Saturn is ruled by sanguine tem- 
perament this is royal. 

Jupiter. 

He that hath Jupiter in his nativity, in a 
choleric temperament, is of a white com- 
plexion, hath a very long beard, the hair 
light, exciteable nature, yet wise. 

If Jupiter rule in a phlegmatic person, he 
is of good status, well proportioned, fair 
hair, dark eyebrows. 

Jupiter very seldom rules in a melancholy 
temperament. 



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As for the sanguine temperament it is 
here that Jupiter governs most. 

A sanguine temperament hath the body 
white, the face somewhat red, the eyes not 
altogether black, white teeth, high forehead 
with four apparent lines thereon, which 
signifies good husbandry, wisdom, liberality. 

If Jupiter governs the forehead of a per- 
son having four lines about the root of the 
nose (Fig. 103), and those lines are deep 
wrinkles, the persons have the gift to make 
good predictions and make true ones, also, 
are spiritually inclined and firm in religious 
beliefs and good at Ancient languages. 
They may be known by the diversity of the 
lines where the planets are situated. 

Venus is seldom ruler in any but phleg- 
matic natures. The persons are fair, cour- 
teous, amiable, gentle, having a body white, 
the hair thick, handsome, curling or wavy, 
their distinguishing mark is the neck, which 
is very fair, and the eyes are black, the 
eyeballs a little yellowish and shining. 

When Mars is Lord of Nativity and in a 
choleric person, the face is red as if he were 
sunburnt, hath a round face, a cruel coun- 
tenance, arrogant and proud, the person is 
of middle stature, the- forepart of the head 
big and large lung power, when he walks 
he takes short steps. 



32 Secrets in the Face 

But when Mars rules a phlegmatic tem- 
perament, the man is a great contestor, 
talkative and has broad face and great head, 
his nature is much given to the vicious. 

When Mars is Lord of a melancholy 
Nativity, it makes the person show a threat- 
ening countenance. 

When Mars be ruler in a sanguine 
nature, which happens very seldom, the 
person will be very well featured, round 
face, have flaxen hair, but his speech will 
be bold, proud and menacing. 

When Apollo or the Sun is Lord of a 
choleric nature, he is of brown color, with 
some redness, having large eyes, is well 
bearded, large round head, of a middle 
stature, he is a great disembler and is 
cautious. 

When the Moon is ruler in Nativity these 
persons are called lunar. They are very 
white, intermingled with a little red, hav- 
ing the head large, the eyebrows joining 
together, and the eyes are fair, when the 
moon rules in a melancholic temperament ; 
this shows the man to be corpulent, fleshy, 
and also indicates gluttony, if the person 
have a great mouth and thick lips, espec- 
ially the under lip. 

As for Mercury he is never ruler in but 
three natures, if it be in the choleric nature 
the person is of great stature, lean a nd of a 



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leaden color, and has sad eyes, deep in the 
head, narrow lips and short teeth. 

When Mercury is in the nativity of a 
melancholic person, he is incredulous, sub- 
ject to many vices and marked by a nature 
by having a squint eye, or a wry neck, or 
both. 

When Mercury rules in a sanguine nature 
the man is well disposed, both in his 
corporal and spiritual proportions. 



METOPOSCOPY OR DIVINATION 

Of the Lines in the Forehead and 
Illustrated by Richard Sanders of 
London in the Year 1671. 

I have here added for the benefit of the 
studious, divers lines of Metoposcopy, noted 
according to the most accurate and exact 
observation, which being an epitomy of this 
whole doctrine may please the reader. In 
this he shall do well to consider the lines 
relating to the planets, previously men- 
tioned, viz., the upper line next to the hair 
to Saturn, the second to Jupiter, and so of 
the rest. 

Note. — The cuts representing Metoposcopy in this 
book are taken from Sanders' Book of the 16th Century, 
hence their odd appearance. 




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Fig. 54. Such a line of Jupiter signifies 
riches, prudence and a good nature. In 
these persons their voice is sharp and 

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strong, and such are merry and jovial. 



Fig. 55. A circle in the line of Jupiter 
predicts loss of riches. 



Fig. 56. A line crooked and bowing 
toward the nose denotes very bad condi- 
tions. 



Fig. 57. The lines in this manner, 
straight, denote a good wit, most honest, 
approved, and commendable moralities and 
51 conditions. 



Fig. 58. This position of the forehead 
and lines renders the person to be disposed 
to divers things, having a variable genius 
*9 S& and a flattering, false, unstable nature. 




Fig. 59. Such lines signify riches and 
Fiyfs good fortune. 



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35 



Fig. 60. The line of Jupiter so bent 
denotes riches, but they may be obtained 
by fraud or violence. 



Fig. 61. Such lines have the significa- 
tion of misfortunes and sundry hurtful 
falls. 



Fig. 62. Such lines predict loss of 
wealth and ambition subdued. 






Fig. 63. Such lines have the significa- 
tion of many varied business; the man 
undertakes much and performs little. 

Fig. 64. Such a line of Saturn in the 
forehead, with the line of Jupiter broken, 
denotes the person shall suffer much from 
his lands and possessions. 



Fig. 65. Such a cross in the middle of 
the forehead denotes tragic death. 




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Fig. 66. Lines bowing in this manner 
denote a low nature and ill-mannered 
6& person. 



Fig. 6y. A line thus oblique in the fore- 
head denotes unfortunate conditions. 



Fig. 68. These lines denote a murderer, 
and one that is liable to suffer a violent 




death. 



Fig. 69. A line bowing thus shows a 
sordid, base condition. 



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Fig. 70. Such lines denote a favorable, 
good and gentle nature. 



Fig. 71. A line thus branched signifies 
a mutable, wavering, inconstant minded 
person. 



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37 



Fig. 72. These lines are the lines of a 
good honest person. 



Fig. 73. Such lines denote an apt, sub- 
tle wit, a disposition fit for meditation, an 
upright spirit without fraud ; his life will 
be uneven in getting money. If the line of 
Mars be longer than the other, the person 
is prone to anger. 

Fig. 74. This position of the line fore- 
tells falls from high places to the injury of 
the person. 





Fig. 75. These lines are emblems of 
uneven fortune, now rich and then poor. 



Fig. 76. Such lines predict drowning or 
great perils by water. 



Fig. yy. These lines are the tokens of a 
good wit, riches and a stable, sure fortune. 



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Secrets in the Face 



Fig. 78. Such lines predict death by 
strangulation. 





Fig. 79. A wart in the middle of Mars 
denotes a cruel and a tyranical person. 



Fig. 80. Such lines in the forehead 
denote a very rich man or large fortune. 




Fig. 81. Lines in this manner between 
the eyebrows, note a prattling, loquacious 
8/ person. 




Fig. 82. Such lines in the forehead 
denote a murderer. 




Fig. 83. Such lines indicate hurt and 
damage by sword, or other martial weapon. 



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39 



Fig. 84. Such lines with a wart as here 
predict dangerous falls from high places. 




Fig. 85. The line of the Sun and Moon, 
thus joined, notes a person very fortunate. 




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Fig. 86. This indicates the character of 
a murderer. 



Fig. 87. The lines of Mercury thus 
crooked denote a malicious, contentious, 
turbulent, seditious, spirited person. 



Fig. 88. This is a note of a murderer 
and evil person. 



Fig. 89. All the lines straight, the line 
of Mars the longest, and the line of Venus 
crossed, denote a man liberal, open, free, 
yet choleric. 








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Fig. 90. Such a position of the lines in 
the forehead denotes wealth. 




Fig. 91. These lines donote wounds on 
the head, to be bitten by a dog or other 
Si creature, as also danger by poison. 







Fig. 92. These lines denote the person 
Tjo.52 to be happy and fortunate in his under- 
takings. 



Fig. 93. This position of the lines shows 
a courageous, bold spirit, yet eneven and 
uncertain of riches. 



Fig. 94. The lines of Saturn and Mars 
broken and discontinued in this manner, 
signify injury caused by falls. 

St 



Fig. 95. He or she that hath such lines 
in the forehead is of an uneven disposition, 
false, deceitfully treacherous, and of a vain- 
er glorious, proud mind. 



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Fig. 96. This indicates a rough, cruel, 
seditious, tyrannical, deceitful person. 



Fig. 97. This is a meek, humble, face- 
tious, ingenious person. 



Fig. 98. It is a common rule that right 
and straight lines have the signification of 
good conditions ; crooked lines the contrary, 
as denoting crafty, dissembling persons. 

Fig. 99. All the lines here as you may 
see are broken and descend towards the 
nose, and that which should be taken for 
the line of Saturn degenerates, being dis- 
joined and descends towards the nose into 
the lines of Mercury, which though it signi- 
fies a good wit and genius, yet it predicts 
wondrous shipwreck of the goods of fortune 
and he shall be driven to great necessity, 
because these lines are in no case bowed 
but crooked ; they note also a benevolent 
condition, without fraud. 

Fig. 100. As is said before the lines of 
Mercury are those between the eyebrows, 
which, if they be three and straight, except 





C). 100 





42 Secrets in the Face 

one which inclines to the right side bowing 
and is crossed, they signify a good ingenu- 
ity and undaunted courage, and grace, 
eloquent speaking, wise, provident and 
cunning, doing all things with much dexter- 
ity, unwearied and indefatigable in endeav- 
ors, not subject to hasty passions ; but this 
line of Mercury being thus crossed predicts 
continual and vehement contentions with 
business men. 

Fig. 101. Here is only one line that is 
the line of Mars ; that is, whole continued 
and longer than all the rest, which discov- 
ers an implacable faculty ruling in him. 
The lines of Saturn and Jupiter being dis- 
continued and broken, denote many impedi- 
ments and a mind coveting many things, 
industrious and laborious, yet hardly or 
seldom his affairs obtain their desired end. 



Fig. 102. This is the Metoposcopy of an 
excellent man with many rich and excellent 
gifts from God ; likewise adorned with 
piety, humanity and learning, being liberal, 
f)$.toz. r j c ] lj magnanimous, and so beautified with 
gifts, that there was nothing excellent 
which he could not call his own, yet he was 
tossed on the waves of misfortune, suffering 
great crosses and afflictions, exile and im- 
prisonment twice, also once he received a 
wound on the face; to be brief, with so 



or Physiognomy Illustrated 43 

great and violent tempests was lie rent, so 
tossed and dashed with the waves of misfor- 
tune, that I suppose never any man experi- 
enced so much variety of adverse fortunes. 
For, when by the Divine grace and favour, 
he seemed to arrive safe at his haven of 
rest, and being often within sight of his 
desired harbour, he was carried beyond 
expectation, by the contrary tempests of 
adverse fortune, again hurried into the 
depths of perplexities ; an acute wit, provi- 
dent and suspicious. But the division of 
those lines do also show many and great 
perils and adversities; and that oblique line 
from the line of Mars falling down upon 
the left eye denotes imprisonment, the 
hatred of great persons, persecutions and 
violence and mischief. Certainly he very 
nearly escaped a violent death. If the line 
of the Sun over the right eye is (Fig. 102) 
crooked, it plainly predicts the falsity, 
inconstancy, and the disfavour of Solar men 
to him ; and the same appears in reference 
to the Lunar signification, by reason of that 
oblique line touching the line of the Moon. 
From so many little lines appearing in the 
forehead there is signified a variety of 
human actions, by reason of which he 
should be implicated and intangled. 

The End of Metoposcopy. 



44 Secrets in the Face 

SIGNIFICATION OF THE HAIR. 

The Creator has given to men and women 
the gift of hair to cover the head, not only 
for its protection but also for its adornment. 
A woman cares for her hair to advance 
its beauty. The Apostle Paul regards a 
woman's hair as her glory. 

In the Old Testament Samson and Abso- 
lom were noted for their beautiful and 
heavy hair. The ancient Gauls wore their 
hair long in token of their liberty. Lycur- 
gus urged his citizens to make themselves 
more fair and attractive by wearing the 
hair long. 

Fair hair, the poets have said, "is the 
prison house of Cupid," and in ancient days 
women made rings and bracelets of it to 
adorn themselves. 

The hair, therefore, being a part of 
Physiognomy, the following characteristics 
may be given : 

Hair that is thick and soft may denote 
much mildness of disposition, and a consti- 
tution cold and moist, heat of the head, 
instead of penetrating within and making 
the brain and disposition hot, pushes out- 
ward to the formation of much hair instead. 
When the hair grows long and soft, a san- 
guine or ruddy complexion usually accom- 
panies it. When the hair grows rapidly it 
tends toward a dryness, and when the hair 



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45 



is thick and dry it is apt to grow rapidly in 
length. 

Heavy hair is an indication of a hot tem- 
per and ready anger. Thus young persons 
are apt to possess more hair than older ones, 
while an abundance of hair in young chil- 
dren is an indication of strength of temper- 
ament, and is apt to be augmented by 
Melancholy. 

Hair that is black and curly shows condi- 
tions of heat and dryness. Inhabitants of 
warm climates possess this distinguishing 
characteristic. In Ethiopians curly hair 
seems to be caused by the crookedness of 
the pores in the head. 

Hair that has a tendency to stand up 
stiffly indicates cowardice. 

Hair smooth, plain and even, indicates a 
nature tractable, and the person possessing 
such will usually be courteous, placable and 
possess good understanding. 

When the hair is brittle it is an indication 
of a weak constitution. 

As for the color of the hair, we must with 
it consider the climate in which the subject 
lives. The inhabitants of the Equatorial 
belt have hair black and curly. Those who 
live near the poles in the Frigid Zones have 
flaxen hair of yellowish color, thick and 
full. This may not be an indication of a 
cold disposition, for as in cold countries the 
heat is stored within the earth, the heat of 



46 Secrets in the Face 

the disposition is also stored within these 
people. As for eastern and western coun- 
tries, those who are Orientals may have 
hair of a chestnut shade, fine and soft. 

The people of the Occident have hair 
black and coarse, yet exceptions may occur 
in many cases. Fair hair means yellow, 
flaxen, red, brown or white. 

. White hair is an indication of frigidity or 
want of natural heat. Thus older persons 
have white hair as a loss of heat occurs. 
Thus in vegetable life we may often see 
that the dark green surface will change to 
white as the vegetable dries. 

There are 4 principal colors of the hair, 
namely: red, black, flaxen, white or gray. 
The white hair proceeds from lack of heat. 

Black hair proceeds from a nature chol- 
eric and hasty. 

Red hair something of the same condi- 
tions but more modified. 

Golden hair is an indication of a tricky 
and mischievous nature. Red hair which 
inclines toward blackness signifies deceit. 

Chestnut colored hair denote a disposition 
fair and just. 

It may be added, as a general rule, that 
the finer the hair the more sensitive is the 
nature ; the coarser the hair the coarser the 
nature. Fine silky hair indicates extreme 
sensitiveness. Coarse hair often accompa- 
nies manners, which are also coarse. 



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SIGNIFICATIONS OF THE BEARD. 

The chin or lower part of the face is its 
Nadir, in contrast to the forehead, which is 
the Zenith. Nature has decreed that the 
chin, that portion of the face below the 
under jaw, shall wear the beard. The 
beard grows rapidly from day to day and 
from month to month, after the age of 24 
years. 

This hair proceeds outward, as a super- 
fluity of the growth of the nature, pushes 
itself outward from the pores of the skin, 
much as smoke proceeds outward from a 
chimney being a like indication of heat 
within. The beard may show the following 
indications : 

A thin soft beard denotes a man of effem- 
inate nature, also shows a delicate consti- 
tution, while the nature is apt to be 
inconstant. 

A red beard often shows the man to be of 
a nature placid, courteous, friendly and 
possessing wit. He will be apt to flatter 
and may be easily roused to anger. This 
kind of a beard is good. The person wear- 
ing such will probably be constant, cordial, 
bold and may make a good soldier. 

A person wearing a- beard partly of a red- 
dish or yellowish color has a disposition 
inclining in the same direction as the 



48 Secrets in the Face 

former case, only trie wearer will be apt to 
be less choloric and more sanguine. 

A flaxen beard shows a phlegmatic 
nature, prudent and temperate. 

A person who possesses a good beard, 
handsome and thick, will show a nature 
that is good and reasonable, and of the per- 
son, who has not such a beard, the contrary 
will be found true. 

Those who have no beard, but have only 
a small moustache, have a temperament 
inclining toward luxurious habits. 



SIGNIFICATIONS OF THE EYES. 

The eyes form the index of the mind and 
heart. In different moods they will indi- 
cate love, mercy, wrath and revenge. 
When love rules they are amorous, in 
hatred they are revengeful. When the 
heart is cheery they smile, when sorrowful 
they languish. In these mirrors we may 
see reflected the nature of the person. 

Eyes that are of a yellowish, citron color, 
and eyes that will not look steadily at a 
person, show indications of a person double- 
minded or deceitful. If a woman have such 
eyes she is apt to be unfaithful in love. 

If the eye-balls are equal in size this 
shows a love of justice, if unequal the oppo- 
site is true. 



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If the iris of the eyes is of diverse colors 
and dry, this shows fraudulency and vanity. 
If moist, this indicates prudence, endurance 
and eloquence. 

If the inner circle of the iris be green 
and the outer circle be black, it shows a 
nature deceptive and inclined toward fraud. 

Eyes that are large, clear and shining 
shows a nature honest and ingenius. 

Eyes that look out in a quite restful man- 
ner indicate honesty ; but if they look in a 
restless manner, or with a forced stare, this 
is an indication of a nature not wholly 
honest. There may be exceptions to this 
rule, but they are few. 

Eyes that refuse to look a person square 
in the face, but droop or seek the ground, 
show guilt, or at least a conscience not at 
peace. 

A person who wears glasses to make 
people think he is near-sighted, and is not, 
signifies deceit and dishonesty and denotes 
a thieving propensity. 

Eyes large and dreamy indicate a nature 
affectionate, musical and perhaps with a 
tendency towards untruthfulness. 

Small eyes, like those of the pig or the 
mole, show a weak understanding, and such 
a person will believe whatever is said to him. 

Eyes of varying color denote a nature 
agitated by varying passions, especially in 



50 Secrets in the Face 

matters of religion. Especially is this true 
of the right eye, which is attributed to 
Apollo. 

Eyes that are set deeply in the head indi- 
cate a mind that is great, yet full of doubt. 
If they are greenish in color they signify 
good knowledge, but with a tendency 
toward malice and luxurious habits. If the 
eyebrow be reddish this shows cunning. 

If the eyes are sharp and piercing, with 
eyebrows that droop, this indicates a person 
deceitful and with lawless purposes. 

Beware of eyes that squint, for of a hun- 
dred such pair of eyes not three persons of 
the hundred will prove faithful. 

Eyes that move much and look slowly, 
having full or drooping eyelids, show sloth, 
riotous and unfaithful nature. 



SIGNIFICATIONS OF THE EYE- 
BROWS. 

The eyebrows which move, rising and 
falling when the person speaks, show pride 
and a courage that is vain-glorious. 

The eyebrows that droop as the person 
speaks show cunning, malice and deceit. 

If the eyebrows show long hairs and join 
each other, this shows simplicity of char- 
acter. 



or Physiognomy Illustrated. 51 

If the eyebrows are naturally folded or 
turned under, this denotes envy, impru- 
dence and a person who is apt to promise 
much. 

When the eyebrows are short, narrow and 
are of flaxen color, this shows a person 
good natured and reasonable. If the eye- 
brows be long and of coarse hair this shows 
a rustic nature. 



SIGNIFICATIONS OF THE NOSE. 

The Persians much esteem those persons 
who had long and crooked noses. Their 
king, Xerxes, had such a nose and for many 
years they would not bestow the throne on 
any person not having such a feature. 

A long nose is an indication of a vain mind. 

A person who has a pointed nose shows 
that he is cunning and artful like the fox. 

A nose long, large and drooping, shows 
the possessor to be shrewd and covetous, 
and in his mischief-making is wise and 
discreet. 

A nose that rises up toward the middle 
and then droops again, shows a nature 
inconstant, cruel and one which doubts its 
best friends. 

If the nose be crooked or awry and be 
long also, this denotes pride, envy and a 
person who cares for wine. Such a person 
is apt to take the downward path. 



52 Secrets in the Face 

A nose rounding at its extremity and 
having small nostrils indicates a nature 
credulous and vain, and shows mischief in 
a woman. 

Hair on the point or in the nostrils of the 
nose of a man shows him to be honest and 
simple hearted. There is an old time 
proverb which corroborates this statement. 

A nose long and well proportioned is a 
good feature and is an indication of good 
judgment and prudence. In a woman it 
indicates chastity, especially if it accom- 
panies blue eyes. 



SIGNIFICATIONS OF THE MOUTH. 

A mouth large and broad indicates a 
babbler, a person imprudent and one who 
carries false tales. On the contrary, a little 
mouth shows a nature faithful, peaceable 
and full of wisdom. 

Thick lips show a nature of luxurious 
habit and perhaps given to wine. 

Thin lips show eloquence and that the 
possessor has a good understanding but is 
apt to be arbitrary. Lips that are of 
medium thickness and of good color show 
a nature that is faithful and virtuous. 

A person who shows one lip thicker than 
the other is apt to be slow of understanding 
and dull of comprehension with not much 
wisdom. 



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A person who naturally compresses their 
lips is secretive. A person whose lips 
naturally separate is open-hearted and of a 
frank nature and unable to keep a secret. 



SIGNIFICATIONS OF THE CHIN. 

The long chin, if possessed by a woman, 
is an indication of a nature easily inclined 
toward anger and hasty in the use of words. 
In man it shows a nature the very oppo- 
site of discretion, for such a man will pre- 
tend secrecy yet will tell too much. 

A round thin chin is not manly. It is 
effeminate, but shows boldness and pride. 

A square chin is a manly one and is an 
indication of courage and strength. 

A chin round and dimpled is an indica- 
tion of good nature. Such a chin is more 
natural to a woman than to a man and is 
considered a mark of beauty. 

A crooked chin showing a depression 
where the jaws unite, shows a desire for 
command and indicates also treachery. If 
a woman possess such a chin she may be 
unsocial and mischievous. 

If the chin extends forward it indicates 
combativeness, perseverance, and push with 
a reasonable indication of success in what- 
ever undertaking is under consideration. 
A small receding chin shows the opposite 
to be true. 



54 Secrets in the Face 

SIGNIFICATIONS OF THE NECK. 

A neck which is sixteen or eighteen 
inches in circumference is considered a 
large one. A large neck shows muscular 
development and indicates a passionate 
nature and a longer life than those that 
show a narrowness and hollow at the base 
of the brain. 

A long neck shows a simple nature. 

A neck short and small shows wisdom, 
but also deceit. 

A sinewy neck shows a quarrelsome 
nature. 

A neck that is fat or fleshy shows a nature 
proud and of ready anger. 

A neck inclined to droop forward shows 
malice and folly. 

A straight neck shows firmness of char- 
acter. 

A neck inclining towards the right shows 
a nature prudent and a nature to accumu- 
late. If inclined to the left it indicates 
vice; hence the proverb, " Never trust a 
wry neck." 

When the veins of the neck are large 
and full of blood, it is an indication of 
strong passion. A short neck shows a per- 
son who may have a tendency toward heart 
disease. 



or Physiognomy Illustrated. 55 

SIGNIFICATIONS OF THE EARS. 

Ears that are long and broad show a 
nature simple and of not much understand- 
ing. Such a person has indications of 
being slothful and having a poor memory. 

Small ears indicate a good understanding, 
but they should be well formed, If they be 
illy formed they show mischief and malice. 

Persons who have ears well proportioned, 
that are semi-circular in form, flat toward 
the center and lying close to the head are of 
good understanding, wise, discreet, honest, 
modest and courageous. 

Ears that are long indicate boldness, 
imprudence, and a nature passionate and 
unlearned. 



SIGNIFICATIONS OF THE FACE. 

The face contains certain signs, by means 
of which we may judge of the nature of the 
temperament, and also discern what planets 
(as for instance Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, 
Venus, Apollo, Mercury, Moon) are promi- 
nent in their influence. (Fig. 52.) 

The Moon is located near the left eye. 
Apollo near the right eye. Venus at the 
root of the nose. 

Saturn is seen on the forehead, as also is 
Jupiter. Just below Saturn is Mars, and 
Mercury is upon the nose. (Fig. 52.) 



56 Secrets in the Face 

If the face be white of color it is an indi- 
cation of beauty in a woman, and denotes a 
luxurious person and one apt to spend the 
days in the pleasures of life. This white 
color in a man shows effeminency and a 
nature weak and short-sighted. 

If the color be brown, unmingled with 
white, this denotes a person who is a great 
talker' and one easily made angry. He 
speaks immoderately and is apt to be cruel. 
Persons who wish often to change their 
religion are of this color. 

If the face be pale or leaden in shade, 
the forehead red, the eyes depressed, such 
a person will be subject to his passions and 
will be choloric. He will be melancholy and 
imagine plots are being formed against him. 

A face with intermingled white and red 
color indicates a jovial nature, inclined to 
much conversation, but not inclined toward 
industry. 

A red face is indicative of a hot temper. 

A face of violet or leaden color indicates 
a mischievous person, one who plots trea- 
son. Brutus, Cassius, Nero, are examples 
of this nature. 

A face fleshy and full signifies a person 
merry, liberal, discreet and luxurious. 

A lean face is an indication of wisdom, a 
good understanding, but more inclined 
toward cruelty than mercy. 



or Physiognomy Illustrated. 57 

A round face is an indication of a person 
simple in mind and of no great depth of 
character. 

A face long and lean shows audacity of 
words and actions. 

A face broad and thick indicates the 
possessor to be clownish and boastful. 

If the face be pale this is usually an indi- 
cation of ill health. 

A face pink in color indicates a person 
good, wise and capable of much good. 

If the upper part of the face be broad, as 
compared with the lower part, this indicates 
intelligence. 

When the lower part of the face is broad, 
as compared with the upper part, this shows 
an animal nature. 



SIGNS OF A PROPHET. 

A Prophet may be known by having four 
lines above the root of the nose, and if 
these lines be deep and make the extremity 
wrinkled, doubtless the person is a Prophet. 

If besides the lines as above he be melan- 
cholic and the lines are fair and clear, it 
denotes a great force in the possession of 
the Spirit. It speaks of the performance 
of Miracles. I believe that the Brothers of 
the Rosecrisian possess it, who belong to 
an order springing up in the year 167 1 in 



58 Secrets in the Face 

Germany, and at that time was doing 
miracles through all Europe. 

These Brothers have some admirable 
Secrets of Science, together with an ardent 
zeal towards the Superior powers, and have 
great acquaintance with intellectual men 
who acknowledge the True God. 

They know almost all things to come as 
may be seen by their predictions ; they have 
taken the name of brothers to avoid the 
vanity of that name of fathers, forbidden in 
the Scripture ; they know the language of 
the country where they are to dwell ; they 
are all acquainted with the tongues and 
all the Oriental languages ; also they under- 
stand all the sciences. 

As for their religious tenets they are very 
pure, their prayers require great medita- 
tion. They live in a society by themselves 
abounding with money ; they all have the 
lines before mentioned above the root or 
the gristle of the nose, and also they may 
be known by the diversity of the lines 
where the planets are situated. 




Whom Should I Marry? 



Aries. Head and Face. 



Gemini. 

The Anus. 



Leo. 

The Kear&. 



Libra. 
The Beins. 



Sagittarius 
The Thighs. 



Aquarius. 
The Legs. 




Taurus. 
Thettecfe. 



Cancer. 
The Breast. 



Virgo. 

The Bowels. 



Scorpio. 
The Secrets. 



Capricorn us. 
The Knees. 



Pisces. The Feet. 



Persons Born Between 
Dec. 21 and Jan. 20 are born under the 
Jan. 21 and Feb. 19 
Feb. 19 and Mar. 21 
Mar. 21 and April 19 
April 19 and May 20 
May 20 and June 21 
June 21 and July 22 
July 22 and Aug. 22 
Aug. 22 and Sept. 23 
Sept. 23 and Oct. 23 
Oct. 23 and Nov. 22 
Nov. 22 and Dec, 21 



PAGE 

sign Capricorn 62 

Aquarius 62 

Picis 63 

Aries 63 

Taurus 64 

Germini 64 

Cancer 64 

Leo 65 

Virgo 65 

Libra 66 

Scorpio 66 

' Sagittarius 67 



PREFACE. 

It is well known that the strong and 
handsome children of the ancient Babylo- 
nians and Egyptians were due to the fact 
that they were governed in their marriages 
by consulting astrologers of that date. In 
the following pages there will be found a 
few interesting signs in astrology that were 
practiced at that time to produce harmoni- 
ous marriages. 

The Author being a palmist, also Author 
of "Secrets in the Hand," or Palmistry 
Simplified, has looked into these signs in 
astrology by practicing it by getting the 
birthday, and consequently the sign of the 
Zodiac, of the person whose hand shows a 
fortunate or unfortunate marriage, as any 
one who understands palmistry can under- 
stand the unfortunate worry lines that 
follow an unfortunate marriage. You will 
find some exceptions to the astrology 
signs, however. I have found some very 
unfortunate marriages of persons who were 
married contrary to the signs given in as- 
trology. According to my experience in 
palmistry those persons who have married 
according to the signs in astrology men- 
tioned in the following pages, it is safe to 
say have harmonious marriages in eight 
cases out of ten, according to palmistry. 



The reader should bear in mind in read- 
ing these pages that the gentleman is sup- 
posed to select his partner in marriage, but 
it is often the case that the lady does the 
selecting. It would be well to examine 
the birthday of both parties interested, to 
see whom they should select for a harmo- 
nious marriage. 

The characteristics possessed by a person 
will be found to be indicated by the sign of 
the Zodiac under which they were born. 
The selection of a husband or a wife having 
agreeable qualities of heart and head has 
evident aids for a harmonious marriage, as 
will be discovered by consulting the follow- 
ing pages. 

Yours truly, 

FRANCIS THOMAS. 



PERIODS OK BIRTHS. 



December 21 to January 20. 

A person born from December 2 1 to Jan- 
uary 20 is born under the sign of Capricorn. 
They have a burning- desire for knowledge. 
They can accomplish much work for them- 
selves, but do not like to work for others. 
Should be in business on their own account. 
They are good entertainers and like to tell 
amusing stories. 

They should select their friends and part- 
ners in marriage from persons born in the 
sign of Taurus, from April 19 to May 20; 
or Virgo people, August 22 to September 
23; or Libra people, September 2 3 to Octo- 
ber 23. 



January 20 to February 19. 

A person born from January 20 to Febru- 
ary 19 is born under the sign of Aquarius. 
They are magnetic, make good nurses, have 
the faculty of learning things without much 
study. A very strange thing about some of 
the Aquarius people is they will ask advice 
and will not pay the least attention to it. 
They are very hopeful at times and at other 
times are very much depressed. Plenty of 
work is a good thing for Aquarius people. 



Astrology. 63 



They should marry persons born under 
the sign of Aries, March 21 to April 19; or 
from people born under the sign of Sagit- 
tarius, November 22 to December 21. 



February 19 to March 21. 

Persons born from February 19 to March 
21 are born under the sign of Pices. Being 
honest they do not look for dishonesty in 
others. Some of these people borrow much 
trouble fretting and worrying a good deal. 
Fond of the beauties of Nature and art, and 
fond of music. Rather full faced, dreamy 
eyes and vivid imagination. 

They should marry persons born under 
the sign of Virgo, August 22 to September 
23; or under their own sign, or under the 
sign of Capricorn, December 21 to Janu- 
ary 20. 

March 21 to April 19. 

A person born from March 21 to April 19 
is born under the sign of Aries. They are 
noted for their push and energy and deter- 
mination to accomplish what they wish. 
They require much sleep. They are fond 
of elegant surroundings and they usually 
have good executive ability. 

They should select for marriage persons 
who are born under the sign Sagittarius, 
November 22 to December 21; or from 
their own sign, March 21 to April 19. 



64 Whom Should I Marry? 

April 19 to May 20. 

Taurus people are born from April 19 to 
May 20. These people are liberal with 
their money to do good and to spread feasts 
for their friends. Many of them are lead- 
ers in reform and political bodies. They 
are very loyal to their friends. 

They should select their companions in 
marriage from persons who are born under 
the sign of Capricorn, December 21 to Jan- 
uary 20 ; or from the sign Libra, September 
23 to October 23. 



May 20 to June 21. 

A person born from May 20 to June 2 1 is 
born under the sign of Gemini. They are 
apt to be excitable people, either very 
cheerful or gloomy. Are very sensitive. 
Are very happy and miserable at the same 
time. They should study their own faults 
and then remedy them, and when this is 
done it produces a grand character. 

They should choose their friends or 
marry from the sign of Aquarius, January 
20 to February 19; or from Virgo, August 
22 to September 23. 



June 21 to July 22. 

Persons born within these dates are born 
under the sign of Cancer. They are fond 
of showy and fancy dresses, love of travel, 



Or Astrology. 65 



and change of occupation and change of 
scene. They have strong determination 
and large intuition, and want to be at the 
head of everything. 

They should find their favorite friends 
among those born under the sign Pices, 
February 1 9 to March 21; or Scorpio 
people, October 23 to November 22. 



July 22 to August 22. 

Leo people are born between these dates. 
They have wonderful intuitive powers and 
are very emotional. They are naturally 
good, and to be in their society creates 
much happiness. 

Leo people should select their marriage 
partners among those who are born under 
the sign Aries, March 21 to April 19; or 
from Sagittarius sign, November 22 to 
December 21; or Libra, September 23 to 
October 23. 



August 22 to September 23. 

Virgo people are born August 22 to Sep- 
tember 23. They are very magnetic and 
attractive, and in musical line they excel. 
Are good designers and generous and loyal, 
and take much interest in the love affairs of 
their acquaintances. 

Virgo people should marry one of their 
own sign for harmony in marriage. 



66 Whom Should I Marry? 

September 23 to October 23. 

A person born from September 23 to 
October 23 is born tinder the sign of Libra. 
This sign gives energy, ambition, amiabil- 
ity and great love of animals ; also have a 
horror of cruelty and bloodshed. They are 
over-anxious for new objects to interest 
them and like exciting sensations. Libra 
women are not so reckless as the men of 
this sign, but they are apt to be careless in 
money affairs. 

Libra persons should select their friends 
and for marriage from those of their own 
sign, or from persons born in the sign of 
Sagittarius, November 22 to December 21 ; 
or from Aquarius, January 20 to February 



October 23 to November 22. 

A person born from October 23 to Novem- 
ber 22 is born under the sign of Scorpio. 
These people are apt to be suspicious but are 
affable people. When educated have great 
tact in the choice of language ; they under- 
stand words and their uses. They usually 
have large will power. Eloquent people 
are born under this sign. 

Scorpio people should select their friends 
in marriage from Virgo people, August 22 
to September 23; or Pices, February 19 to 
March 21; or Libra people, September 23 
to October 23. 



Or Astrology. 67 



November 22 to December 21. 

A person born from November 22 to 
December 21 is born under the sign of 
Sagittarius. They are neat and orderly and 
are very careful in money matters. When 
they take advice from others and act upon 
it they usually make a mistake, but are 
usually successful when they rely upon 
their own judgment. These people usually 
attend strictly to their own business, and 
know how to keep a secret. They are very 
active in their own affairs and have not the 
inclination or time to mind other people's 
business. The women of this sign make 
splendid housekeepers and are very fond of 
children and animals. They have hasty, 
tempers and remember an injury a long 
time, also appreciate a kindness. 

Sagittarius people should make a choice 
in marriage of persons born March 21 to 
April 19; or November 22 to December 22 ; 
or January 20 to February 19. 



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